Human Resources Business Partner

Cascade Multi Academy Trust, Sheffield, S5 0AA

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 10 Scale point 41 to 45, £52,413 to £56,686

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role:

We are seeking a confident, credible HR Business Partner to join our Central Team and provide a high-quality, proactive, and visible HR service across our academies.

You will be joining a supportive team of colleagues and be able to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the service.

We are looking for candidates that can play a key role in all aspects of HR, with responsibility to deliver the Trust’s vision by aligning people strategies with organisational priorities and manage employee relations across the Trust.

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and Trust leaders to provide expert HR advice that supports school improvement, workforce sustainability, and high standards of professional conduct.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and developing the Trust’s HR function to deliver a responsive, consistent service Lead on casework, ensuring timely, consistent and fair outcomes

Lead on the design and delivery of briefings and training in respect of HR issues to a wide range of audiences.

Provide advice and support to leaders and employees across the full range of HR issues including pay and conditions, local and national agreements, employment law and good practice

Coach and provide professional challenge to leaders to develop their capability and confidence with their people management skills

Analyse HR data to identify potential risks, areas for improvement and initiate appropriate action plans

You will bring:

Substantial experience in employee relations and employment law, ideally within an academy trust or maintained school environment.

A strong understanding of the education sector, including the regulatory requirements in education, safeguarding responsibilities, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and safer recruitment.

Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills

Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, including positive relationship with trade unions.

Experience of working in a senior HR/People leadership role with academies and/or maintained schools is highly desirable

If you are a flexible, positive and proactive team-player with excellent communication, administrative and IT skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues, we would love to hear from you. It is important that you can work confidently and be committed to providing a quality HR service to all our stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we promote flexible working arrangements to help colleagues balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Staff Recognition

We recognise and celebrate the dedication and achievements of our staff through trust‑wide and school‑level recognition initiatives.

Pension Schemes

All employees are eligible to join a generous pension scheme, including: Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff)

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (teaching staff)

Generous Annual Leave

Support staff benefit from an enhanced annual leave entitlement.

Healthcare and Wellbeing Support

All colleagues have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing: Free, confidential telephone support

Face‑to‑face counselling GP services

A range of wellbeing resources and guidance.

Staff Voice

We actively encourage staff feedback through regular surveys and forums, ensuring colleagues have a meaningful voice in shaping trust policy and practice.

Discounts and Perks

Health Cash Plan - helps colleagues manage everyday healthcare costs by offering money back on a range of routine treatments, supporting both wellbeing and peace of mind.

Cycle to Work

Eligibility for the Blue Light Card, offering a wide range of national and local discounts Discounted gym membership

Free on‑site or nearby parking at all trust schools

Pay progression

Automatic pay progression for all colleagues in line with their grading structure

Family Leave

Enhanced family leave benefits and pay to offer you support in life’s most important moments.

Continuous service

We honour continuous service with other local authorities and Multi Academy Trusts.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.  Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing. 

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HR Business Partner - Cascade Multi Academy Trust.pdf - 8.41 MB (opens in new tab)

About Cascade Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Cascade Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@cascademat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cascade-multi-academy-trust

Cascade Multi Academy Trust is a Trust of collaboration, challenge and support to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and communities we serve. We believe that by working together, we can provide shared expertise, resources, and opportunities for everyone within the MAT. We are a Trust where commitment, participation, involvement and achievement are expected of all.

Cascade is currently a Trust of four primaries situated in the North of Sheffield. Our focus is one of partnership working to continually improve the educational offer for our children and their families. We aim to create opportunities for all our children regardless of their needs, and strive help them fulfil their potential.

Arranging a visit to Cascade Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cascademat.co.uk.

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